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Former HBCU and NFL Player Kevin Johnson Found Dead as Investigation Continues

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Authorities in Los Angeles are investigating the death of former HBCU and NFL player Kevin Johnson, whose body was discovered earlier this week at a homeless encampment in the Willowbrook area. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has ruled Johnson’s death a homicide, citing blunt force trauma and stab wounds, according to reporting from the […]

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Texas Southern University Financial Audit Sparks State Scrutiny After ‘Deeply Disturbing’ Findings

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Texas Southern University is facing heightened scrutiny after Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for a formal audit of the university’s financial operations, describing preliminary findings as “deeply disturbing.” The request has placed the Houston-based HBCU at the center of a growing conversation about financial oversight, governance, and accountability within public higher education institutions across

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Texas Leaders Order Probe Into Texas Southern University

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Written By Lexx Thornton Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate Texas Southern University on Monday after a new state audit found evidence of poor bookkeeping and financial mismanagement.   Patrick said he will discuss with Abbott and House Speaker Dustin Burrows a freeze on TSU’s state funding.

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Texas Southern Makes Historic Investment in Aviation Program with New Cirrus Aircraft Fleet

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Texas Southern University (TSU) is taking its Aviation Science Management program to new heights with the acquisition of 12 state-of-the-art Cirrus SR20 G7+ aircraft, marking a historic first-of-its-kind partnership between Cirrus Aircraft and a Historically Black College or University. The multimillion-dollar investment represents one of the largest single fleet purchases in the program’s history and

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NEA Report Highlights Arts and Career Growth at HBCUs

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Since their inception, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have created vital spaces for artistic expression. A new research report released today by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) examines the current state of arts and cultural assets at HBCUs and how these assets prepare students for careers. Hidden in Plain Sight: Activating the Arts

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Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation Donates $100K to Texas Southern’s Ocean of Soul Marching Band

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Beyoncé just did it for the culture—again. The global icon’s philanthropic arm, BeyGOOD Foundation, has donated $100,000 to support Texas Southern University’s legendary Ocean of Soul Marching Band, amplifying her deep connection to HBCU tradition and hometown pride. The gift comes on the heels of the band’s standout performance in Beyoncé’s widely acclaimed “Beyoncé Bowl,”

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Texas Southern University Places Athletic Director Kevin Granger on Leave Following Sexual Assault Allegations

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Texas Southern University is facing a serious controversy following sexual assault allegations made against longtime athletic director Kevin Granger. According to a newly filed civil lawsuit, Granger is accused of sexually harassing and assaulting a female TSU employee in his office earlier this year. The lawsuit, filed in Harris County, details an alleged incident on

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HBCU Chairman Joins Elite Texas Lyceum Board

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With his official appointment to the Texas Lyceum Board of Directors, Brandon L. Simmons, the chairman of the Texas Southern University’s Board of Regents, has joined a prestigious group committed to influencing the direction of leadership in the Lone Star State. Simmons took the oath of office on Jan. 31, 2025, as a member of

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Texas HBCU Names Former Tuskegee President as Interim Dean

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Texas Southern University has appointed Dr. Gilbert L. Rochon, former president of Tuskegee University, as the interim dean of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs. Known for his dynamic leadership and extensive experience in academia, Dr. Rochon will step into this role on Feb. 10. Dr. Rochon served as the sixth president of

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HBCU Icons Michael Strahan and Michael Vick Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

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The 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class proudly welcomes two exceptional athletes connected to HBCU football: Michael Strahan, the former defensive lineman from Texas Southern University, and Michael Vick, the new head football coach at Norfolk State University. This induction not only honors their individual achievements but also highlights the significant contributions of Historically

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